Evil Management
Learn the tricks Evil managers use to get their way. Choose the Dark Side! Read more ...
What do managers actually do?
As an engineer, you may wonder what on earth managers do all day besides take long lunches and learn to play golf. Read more ...
Incentive Schemes
Everyone does what they do for a reason. Sometimes, you can set incentives to get the type of behaviour you want. Read more ...
Management Buzzwords
Ever wondered why those MBA types use buzzwords all the time? Should you beat them or join them? Read more ...
HiringThere are two things you can hire for when you hire a minion. Experience: How much does that person know about the specific task you want them to do Athleticism: How generally clever is that... Keep reading |
EfficienciesCreating a more efficient process is something engineers are awesome at. This idea isn't confined to manufacturing or software - on one level, you can do it with people too. So - what's the best... Keep reading |
Office Politics... is bollocks, but good scientists don't ignore what's staring them in the face. Politics should not be ignored - it should be understood, so you can work with it. Keep reading |
ExecutionExecution is a crappy management word for "how well you do stuff". For an Engineer, this means knowing your stuff, either through learning or experience. However, it's a different ball game for managers, because your... Keep reading |
Understanding Your BiasesAs scientists, we value truth and accuracy. As a manager, the tool you're using to measure is you yourself - and we all have inherent biases that will throw off your readings. The good news... Keep reading |
There Are No SecretsThe chances are good that, at the end of a hard day, you'll head to the pub with your mates from work and talk about work. You probably won't be talking about whether your code... Keep reading |
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